• Resilience

  • Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life
  • By: Eric Greitens
  • Narrated by: Eric Greitens
  • Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,984 ratings)

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Resilience

By: Eric Greitens
Narrated by: Eric Greitens
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You cannot bounce back from hardship. You can only move through it. There is a path through pain to wisdom, through suffering to strength, and through fear to courage if we have the virtue of resilience.

In 2012, Eric Greitens unexpectedly heard from a former SEAL comrade, a brother-in-arms he hadn’t seen in a decade. Zach Walker had been one of the toughest of the tough. But ever since he returned home from war to his young family in a small logging town, he’d been struggling. Without a sense of purpose, plagued by PTSD, and masking his pain with heavy drinking, he needed help. Zach and Eric started writing and talking nearly every day, as Eric set down his thoughts on what it takes to build resilience in our lives.

Eric s letters drawing on both his own experience and wisdom from ancient and modern thinkers are now gathered and edited into this timeless guidebook. Resilience explains how we can build purpose, confront pain, practice compassion, develop a vocation, find a mentor, create happiness, and much more. Eric s lessons are deep yet practical, and his advice leads to clear solutions.

We all face pain, difficulty, and doubt. But we also have the tools to take control of our lives. Resilience is an inspiring meditation for the warrior in each of us.

©2015 Eric Greitens (P)2015 Macmillan Audio

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Nice Story, but a lot of Repetition in all 3 books

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I have listened to all 3 books by Eric Greitens. Unfortunately, I think more than half of each book contains the same stories. There is some new information, but it is quite disappointing to hear the same stories time and time again. This is the first time that I have heard of an author using the same material in all of his books.
Resilience is the best of the 3. I would listen to this one and ignore the others.

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A book to read and read again

At a point of great change in my life, I found the down to earth and practical philosophies a terrific help in facing my fears and converting that energy into the courage to move forward into the next phase of my life. I was having so much trouble adjusting to being responsible for only myself (my adults son and his girlfriend moving half way around the world). I couldn't get past thinking of myself as selfish-- not a virtue in my world. I wasn't sure what to do with my time or energy. This book helped me sort things out and make a new path so I can move forward with confidence. I want to start it over and take some notes. I listened to most of it while on the tractor or mower. Thanks for all the references to philosophers and the clear points on each topic.

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I've Listened to it Twice in Two Weeks!

What made the experience of listening to Resilience the most enjoyable?

I really enjoyed the simple and familiar style of writing in this book- it makes it very easy to listen to and to follow. That being said I think that this book is easier for me to understand because I already have Greiten's "the Heart and the Fist" in my Audible library. I would recommend listening to that first.

What about Eric Greitens’s performance did you like?

Books that are read by the author are my favorite. I think that Greitens' performance adds to the authenticity of this audiobook because it sounds less like he is reading a book and more like he is telling you a story.

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Lack of Clarity

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I bought this book because resilience is a trait I most admire and wish to improve upon in my own life. This book is set forth as a series of letters from the author to his friend and former Navy Seal who is struggling and the author is attempting to encourage him to be resilient.

The presentation just doesn't get it for me. I hate to be a critic without a solution, but while I think the author is trying to address a worthy cause, this presentation (and I must admit, I couldn't go much further than half) was just giving me NOTHING in the way that I thought would build my resilience. The author/reader seems like a nice person who is reaching out, but had I been the friend, I don't think I could say to him."these messages are really helping me with my struggles and/or depression."

I always hate to write a negative review, but I think personal honesty is important. It's just my opinion...don't take it as absolute truth...this book may be the magic pill for someone out there.

Would you be willing to try another book from Eric Greitens? Why or why not?

Maybe...reasons stated above

What three words best describe Eric Greitens’s voice?

Pleasant, kind, empathetic

What character would you cut from Resilience?

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He yawns several times during reading his book

I found it very insulting that the author was yawning during reading his book.
The author is not a professional at the topics, he has just combined some psychological techniques with his own thoughts.
But the story telling is strong.

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Excellent Book!

I kept telling myself through the whole book, "I am going to listen to this over and over." So many insightful perspectives I could relate with. A modern philosopher, leader and warrior, Mr. Greitens put many of life's lessons from which he has learned through his own journey and explains them in such a relatable way you feel like he's sometimes talking right to you. He starts off by saying to find how his letters can have meaning and relate to you and I found that to be easy to do. Well read and narrated by Eric himself.

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Simply Excellent

I would recommend listening to The Heart and the Fist first for a frame of reference. Great end is uniquely suited to write this book. He is able to utilize his significant intellect (Rhodes Scholar) to draw on timeless wisdom and synthesize his experiences as a Navy SEAL and also his time doing humanitarian work around the world into the ultimate SELF help book.
I don't think I would have had as powerful an experience listening to this if I had not listened to The Heart and the Fist first. Would definitely recommend both books.

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It really brought me much need focus.

Where does Resilience rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

If I had to choose only one I would choose Resilence and I listen to many audio books.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

That I need to listen to it from time to time.

Any additional comments?

This is a very important work. Greitens brings solid advice that is available from many sources but in the best way I have ever seen it presented. It is beyond relevant.

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Hands down

The best book I have ever read. Full of lessons and wisdom that will last for the reminder of my life.

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Always a good story teller

I have so far very much enjoyed Mr. Greiten's writing. Highly recommend.
As a OEF veteran, I see the value in these books.

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